At his mid-year budget briefing earlier in December, Budget Sec. Charles Zogby noted tax anticipation notes—borrowing based upon the anticipation of greater tax revenue later in the year—might be used to fill slower revenue months.

However, not all state officials seemed convinced that the prospect of additional borrowing is necessarily the right thing to do, especially since the Commonwealth has already borrowed money to ensure the state’s bills are paid.

Over the past several months there has been an increase in public scrutiny of police officers and their interactions with those they serve, but for some in the Capitol improving those relations is not a new concept.

The PLS Reporter spoke with Rep. Thomas Caltagirone (D-Berks) about his legislation to require municipal police officers to be trained in how to identify and deal with individuals with mental health issues and his plans to reintroduce it next session.

Meet Art Haywood (D-Montgomery). He represents the 4th Senatorial District. Find out why he ran for state office, more on his former position as a Cheltenham Township Supervisor, and what he likes to do in his free time.